The average American employee misses 3 days of work per year due to illness, much of it during winter flu season. For employers, that translates into about $34.4 billion in lost productivity! The rise this year in cases of the flu virus H1N1 has health care officials concerned that the number of cases could be much higher this year than in recent seasons. That said, there are a number of things employers can do to stop the spread of germs and avoid an ‘office epidemic’. Encouraging employees to wash hands… Read more »
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7 recipes for common carpet stain catastrophes
Carpet stains- no matter how clean your home is, unsightly stains make a bad impression and may contribute to funky home odors. Although carpet cleaners and vacuuming will take care of most of the dirt in your wall-to-wall carpet, sometimes you need to haul out the big guns and customize a treatment for what’s ailing your carpet. To aid in this process, I’ve hauled out my recipe box of specialty carpet stain removers, and am sharing the ones that are most frequently requested. (Common sense precautions: always blot liquid stains… Read more »
What’s outside matters, too!
Three “must-do” outdoor tasks to spruce up the house.
With fall just around the corner, time for outdoor projects is growing shorter, but it’s not too late to spruce things up and improve your ‘curb appeal’ before winter comes. Even if you’re still working on your Spring Cleaning list, one weekend spent on the outside of your home will make you want to throw a block party to celebrate! Attack this low-hanging fruit to spruce up the outside of your home and start planning the barbecues.
Does Green Cleaning Always Equal Cleaning Smart?
What does cleaning smart mean? Smarter cleaning means using fewer products, spending less time, and choosing the best products for your needs. Summer often means more dirt coming into the house – kids are on vacation, yard work, rain showers, and the accompanying mud. In the past, we’ve offered some great tips on ways to clean faster and more effectively, but cleaning smarter also means assessing whether the products in your house are doing the job. Conventional vs Green Cleaning Products As a professional, I am often asked, “Which is… Read more »
Get Started with Spring Cleaning
Ah, spring. The promise of warmer days and open windows, especially after this winter’s ‘Polar Vortex’, is a welcome change. For many people, it also awakens the desire to freshen up the house and clear out the clutter.
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